Rugine, part of trephination set

Made:
1771-1830 in Paris
Rugine with wooden handle. Part of a trephination kit made by Sirhenry. All the equipment needed for trephination – the All the equipment needed for trephination – the process by which a hole is surgically made in the head – is in this

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Rugine with wooden handle. Part of a trephination kit made by Sirhenry. All the equipment needed for trephination – the
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

All the equipment needed for trephination – the process by which a hole is surgically made in the head – is in this
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum, London

Rugine with wooden handle, part of trephination set by Sirhenry, French

Details

Category:
Surgery
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A121486 Pt2
Materials:
steel and wood
Measurements:
overall: 175 mm x 23 mm, 17 mm,
type:
rugines and rugines and
credit:
Loan, Wellcome Trust